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Future, Europe, Fernandes and Money

I to be honest am not that bothered by the lack of signings. Although it is annoying to some fans It might be that some of the targets are on holiday or the under 21s. David Nugent and Manuel Fernandes ETC.

I just worry that the small squad will be similar next season. It is obvious he likes keeping a small tight knit squad with a good atmosphere.

The people we have been linked with are decent players who would be good additions to the squad. But in my opinion, if you want to challenge for Europe you need pace and technical ability. We have the pace in players like Johnson, Yobo, Lescott, Vaughan and Anichebe yet we lack technical players who are able to keep possesion and create. Only Arteta, Fernandes and a fit Van Der Meyde offer us this.

In my opinion, everyone seems to focus on Fernandes's faults since we now no Moyes dosent fancy him. He dosen't run enough, he drifts in and out of games. This is a load of shite. The fact of the matter is he is one of the best players I have seen at Goodison in the past decade and a half. If anyone is going to change his workrate its David Moyes. Moyes as a manager lacks tactical nous but is a brilliant defensive manager.

Let me take you back to the early Arteta days. He showed flashes, lacked the English workrate. Now look at him our best player. The boy has everything skill, crossing, two footed, passing, set pieces, decent pace and now a good workrate. Fernandes is younger and has more potential.

The price tag is probably in the range 8 to 12 million. This is a lot but how much have we got to spend? I think we should have at least 20-25 million but you never know with the lack of investment and Bill Kenwright.
Connor Rohrer, Toxteth Posted 07/06/2007 at 21:03:20

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roy coyne
1 Posted 08/06/2007 at 23:56:38

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Conner mate its a sober VDM you mean I cant understand anyone still having hopes for this guy he may well turn it on for his next club but noot for us

Connor Rohrer
2 Posted 09/06/2007 at 13:02:04

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To be honest with you Roy I dont think Van der meyde will ever be a good player for us. but, the fact of the matter is when he is fit he is one of our best players in terms of delivery, Technique and skill. This to me shows the the lack of europea style players we have. If you want to do well in european football this is essential.